Prospective Strength Measurement Involving Muscles Altered In Arthroscopic Latarjet

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Overview

Open and arthroscopic Latarjet procedures are used to treat shoulder instability as primary and salvage procedures. During surgery the coracoid process is detached and repositioned to the anterior glenoid through a subscapularis split and fixed in place, resulting in an enlarged glenoid and therefor articular surface. However, before this is done, the pectorals minor, which inserts at the coracoid process, has to be detached and is left without further treatment. Moreover, the conjoint tendon, the origin of the short head of the biceps and coracobrachialis, is repositioned with the coracoid and therefor distalized and medialized. No study currently followed up on the strength of the muscles altered. The aim of this study is therefor, to prospectively measure range of motion and strength of the operated shoulder at different time points pre- and postoperatively, comparing it with the healthy shoulder in each individual.

Strength, range of motion and stability will be assessed pre-operatively and at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, 12 months and 24 months post-operatively. Next to standard radiological follow up, including X-ray, arthrographic computed tomography as well as arthrographic magnetic resonance imaging, specific shoulder scores will be utilised. Strength for general shoulder motion as well as specifically for the subscapularis, the pectorals minor, the coracobrachialis and the biceps will be measured with a shoulder dynamometer. Data will be analysed and published.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Shoulder Instability

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 50 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who experienced at least one shoulder dislocation. * Patients who are willing to participate in the study * Patients who receive arthroscopic Latarjet procedure for treatment of glen-humeral instability * Patients who are at least 18 years old. * Patients with an ISI-Score of at least 4 points. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients older than 50 or younger than 18 years of age. * Patients with painful unstable (multidirectional) instability * Patients with congenital defects of the bones involved (humerus, scapula). * Patients with an ISIS of smaller 4 points.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Strength

Strength for different muscles involved in shoulder movement is measured pre- and post-operatively for the operated shoulder and the contralateral side. Strength will be measured in Kilogramm with a shoulder dynamometer. Scale range is assumed to be between 0 and 25 kg, higher values postoperatively indicate better outcome. Measurements will be undertaken for the subscapularis in internal rotation at 0 and 90 degrees; for the muscles attached to the conjoint tendon (short head of the biceps and coracobrachialis) in 45 degree shoulder flexion, while resistance will be applied on the flexing forearm. The pectoralis minor measurment will be undertaken through applying pressure against the protracting shoulder. Furthermore, standard strength measurements will be undertaken in 90 degree shoulder flexion and abduction, applying resistance against the hand, and in 0 degree internal as well as external rotation with a flexed elbow.

Time frame: 24 months

Secondary Outcomes

Range of Motion

Range of Motion of the operated shoulder and the contralateral side is measured pre-and post-operatively. Outcome measure will be in degree of range of motion, with higher numbers indicating greater range of motion.

Time frame: 24 months

Stability

Stability of the operated shoulder is evaluated objectively and subjectively utilising different specific scores.

Time frame: 24 months